A Novel Idea of Dynamic Radio Spectrum Management Using Peak Load Pricing Algorithm

The concept of Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) will allow the radio spectrum to be traded in a market like scenario allowing Wireless Service Providers (WSPs) to lease chunks of spectrum on a short-term basis. Such market mechanisms will lead to competition among WSPs where they not only compete to acquire spectrum but also attract and retain users. Currently, there is little understanding on how such a dynamic trading system will operate so as to make the system feasible under economic terms. Synthetic monitoring is a good complement when used with passive monitoring that together will help provide visibility on application health during off peak hours when transaction volume is low. Several concepts are reviewed that are central to the design of spectrum management algorithms emphasizing on spectrum charging and allocation. In connection with these concepts and models, the authors suggested a Peak Load Spectrum Charging Algorithm for the Harmonized Usages Band (HUB) operated by the spectrum broker for homogeneous CDMA networks.